Alden vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alden

Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Alden Rank #577

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Alden or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Alden and Jared mean?

Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alden and Jared boy or girl names?

Alden is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.